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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190.28, 38,913.60 and 16,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190.28, 38,913.60 and 16,263.84 is: 22,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190.28 : 38,913.60 = 16,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190.28/38,913.60 = 16,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190.28x = 38,913.60 × 16,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190.28x = 632,884,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,884,564.22/28,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.45

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